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6 Years Of Virtual Classes

posted: Sunday, 31st May 2026

It's hard to believe that just over 6 years ago we were in the midst of the first UK Lockdown and I taught my first public virtual class.

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Chartres Class 2026 Filling Up Fast

posted: Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Chartres is back and nearly sold-out!A brand new set of dates for this 3-part (spread over 3 months) intermediate/ advanced class to create a stunning beaded vessel with multiple lids/ pendants

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More Meraki

posted: Monday, 11th May 2026

More Meraki!

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Jewellery Fun With Rosa Pietsch

posted: Sunday, 10th May 2026

I'm a big fan of Rosa Pietsch and am lucky enough to have some of her jewellery so when I saw she was doing workshops to make earrings I was tempted to jump on a train and do one... but then even better she came to London so I snapped up a ticket as soon as I could!

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Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong Essentials

posted: Saturday, 9th May 2026

It's getting even closer!

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Another Meraki Variation On The Way

posted: Friday, 8th May 2026

There's always time for another variation…

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Estrella Virtual Class 2026 - Spaces Filling Up

posted: Thursday, 7th May 2026

Estrella is back for 2026 and spaces are filling-up quickly!This 2-session Zoom beading class is to make a striking and unique pendant/ brooch which combines geometric beadwork with crystals for a real wow factor

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Bead Sparks 2026 Almost Full!

posted: Wednesday, 6th May 2026

Excitingly we're at record numbers registered for Bead Sparks 2026 but if you applied for a ballot place check your inbox for some good news...!

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Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong Creeps Closer

posted: Saturday, 2nd May 2026

It's getting closer!

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Titan At Kew

posted: Tuesday, 28th April 2026

Kew Gardens in London is one of my favourite places to visit (I love it so much I even beaded a vessel inspired by it) but I keep missing out on the blooming of a Titan Arum.

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Playing With Kit Colours

posted: Monday, 20th April 2026

After lots of experimenting I think I've finally settled on the colour scheme for one of the samples for a new kit coming soon…

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Hardware Shop Inspiration

posted: Saturday, 18th April 2026

It might not look like much but there's a beading project I've been putting off for years, partly because I didn't have the time to get to all the necessary experimenting, and partly because I had to really think through the best way to explain the project and the technique.

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Bead Sparks 2026 Filling Up!

posted: Wednesday, 15th April 2026

Excitingly places are filling up fast for Bead Sparks 2026

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Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong Requirements Filming

posted: Monday, 13th April 2026

I always have a lot of fun choosing colours for the Beadalongs and because I know how hard it is to choose beads... never mind when you don't know what the project is...

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Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong Requirements

posted: Friday, 10th April 2026

The Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong requirements are here!If you have already signed-up then check your inbox for the email with the file (and video links if you purchased that option) and if you haven't yet signed-up it's not too late

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Crystal Lotus 2026 Class Added

posted: Wednesday, 8th April 2026

New for 2026 I have just added a date for my Crystal Lotus class.

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Causeway Pattern Launched

posted: Sunday, 5th April 2026

My latest pattern (previously a virtual class) Causeway is a series which combines geometric beadwork with sparkle for jewellery with its own beaded display or storage stand!

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Meraki Colour Journey

posted: Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Back in December I wrote about having selected my latest colour scheme and showed the photo of all my choices…

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New Sacred Star Class Added

posted: Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Due to demand I've added a brand-new Sacred Star class this May!This class is a beaded ornament/ decoration which sits on its own specially designed stand which can be used to display it all year round.Inspired by the large (7

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